Human Resource Analyst 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Amwell Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 3 for the Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 2. This role leads employee relations, guides managers, and promotes fair workplace practices.

You will help resolve challenging situations and foster clear communication of policies and expectations. The position provides advanced guidance on grievances, investigations, training, and responses to union matters, supporting managers and staff in maintaining a

Qualifications

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 or equivalent.
• Three years analytical experience including two years in professional HR with a bachelor’s degree.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Contract guidance: advise managers on bargaining agreements and policy requirements.
• Grievance management: review and investigate grievances, conduct hearings, and prepare related correspondence.
• Discipline review: evaluate disciplinary requests and participate in Pre-Disciplinary Conferences.
• Investigation support: assist with fact findings and conduct investigations into complex cases.
• Training delivery: develop and present employee relations training for agency managers.
• Labor participation: join labor management sessions and respond to union agendas.

Job description

Join the Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 2 as a Human Resource Analyst 3 and take on a leadership role in employee relations. This position allows you to guide managers, support fair workplace practices, and help resolve challenging situations. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in fostering communication and helping employees understand policies and expectations. Your expertise helps create a respectful and productive work environment.

This position provides advanced guidance on employee relations, grievance administration, and workplace investigations. It supports managers and staff by offering clear direction, training, and solutions to complex workplace matters. As a Human Resource Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Guidance: Advise managers on interpretation and application of bargaining agreements and policy requirements
• Grievance Management: Review and investigate grievances, conduct hearings, and prepare related correspondence
• Discipline Review: Evaluate disciplinary requests and participate in Pre-Disciplinary Conferences to ensure proper procedures
• Investigation Support: Assist with fact findings and conduct investigations into more complex or high profile cases
• Training Delivery: Develop and present employee relations training programs for agency managers
• Labor Participation: Join labor management sessions and prepare responses to union agendas and discussions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Greene. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
• Three years of analytical experience that includes two years of professional human resource experience, and a bachelor’s degree;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.